T E X A S D E PA RT M E N T O F I N F O R M AT I O N R E S O U RC E S
Test Plan Template Version 1.1 ● 13 MARCH 2007
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Texas Project Delivery Framework
TEST PLAN
Using This Template The companion tool, Test Plan Instructions, provides detailed direction for completing this template. This and other Framework Extension tools are available at www.dir.state.tx.us/pubs/framework/extensions/. To create a document from this template: 1. Delete the template title page (previous page) and this page. 2. Replace [bracketed text] on the cover page (next page) with your project and agency information. 3. Replace [bracketed text] in the document header area at the top of page i (Contents page) with the same project and agency information as on the cover page. Note: Please do not remove or modify content in the footer area. 4. Complete the entire template. Each section contains abbreviated instructions and a content area. The content area is marked with a placeholder symbol (⇒) or with a table. Relevant text from other project documents may be pasted into content areas. 5. Update the table of contents by right-clicking and selecting “Update Field,” then “Update Page Numbers Only.”
NOTE: Please remove this page when creating a Test Plan document. DIR Document 25TP-T1-1
TEX AS P ROJ EC T DEL I VERY F RAMEW O RK
TEST PLAN
[Agency/Organization Name]
[PR OJEC T NAME]
VERSION: [Version Number]
Approver Name
Title
REVISION DATE: [Date]
Signature
Date
[Agency/Organization Name] [Project Name]
TEST PLAN [Version Number] | [Revision Date]
Contents Section 1. Overview...................................................................... ........................1 Section 2. Test Methodology.......................................................... .......................2 2.1 Elements of Testing................................................................................................ ..2 2.2 Types of Testing......................................................................................... ..............2 2.3 Phases of Testing................................................................................................... ..3 Section 3. Test Schedule............................................................................. ..........4 Section 4. Test Monitoring and Reporting......................................................... .....5 4.1 Monitoring.................................................................................................. ..............5 4.2 Reporting.............................................................................................. ...................5 Section 5. References.............................................................................. .............6 Section 6. Glossary............................................................................. ..................7 Section 7. Revision History......................................................... ..........................8 Section 8. Appendices................................................................................... ........9
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Section 1. Overview Describe the high-level approach to testing for the project. Describe the test objectives, test scope, and approach to testing adopted by the project team. ⇒
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Section 2. Test Methodology 2.1 Elements of Testing Describe the elements of testing for the project. ⇒
2.2 Types of Testing 2.2.1 Functional Testing Describe the functional testing for the project. ⇒ 2.2.2 Data Testing Describe the data testing for the project. ⇒ 2.2.3 User Testing Describe the user testing for the project. ⇒ 2.2.4 Non-functional (Systems Requirements) Testing 2.2.4.1 Performance Testing Describe the performance testing for the project. ⇒ 2.2.4.2 Quality Testing Describe the quality testing for the project. ⇒ 2.2.4.3 Interface Testing Describe the interface testing for the project. ⇒
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TEST PLAN [Version Number] | [Revision Date]
2.2.4.4 Other Testing Describe the other testing for the project that is not covered in the types of tests described in previous sections. ⇒
2.3 Phases of Testing Customize and complete the Test Phase Chart to reflect the test phases and approach for the project. Test Phase Chart Test Phases
Unit
Integration
System
Acceptance
X Phase
Objective Focus Test Types/ Subtypes Staffing Environment Entry Criteria
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Suspension Criteria Exit Criteria
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Section 3. Test Schedule Provide a reference to the location of the project test schedule information or specify the project test schedule information. Include resources, prerequisites, and start/completion dates for each activity, deliverable, and milestone. ⇒
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Section 4. Test Monitoring and Reporting 4.1 Monitoring Describe monitoring activities and milestones that will be used to evaluate actual progress to plan. ⇒
4.2 Reporting Describe the reports that will be used to document the execution and results of each test phase. ⇒
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Section 5. References Identify the information sources referenced and utilized in developing the Test Plan. Document No.
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Document Title
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Author
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Section 6. Glossary Define all terms and acronyms required to interpret the Test Plan properly. ⇒
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Section 7. Revision History Identify document changes. Version
Date
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Description
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Section 8. Appendices Include any relevant appendices. ⇒
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